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Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

Conor Bolton, 54, was charged with three offences arising from an incident on Saturday

Paedophile jailed for 19 charges as bravery of two victims is praised

A31 barrier repairs after the New Forest Fire

A31 reopens after fire - but speed restrictions are in place

Smoke from a car fire on the A31 in the New Forest which then spread to heathland was visible from Portsmouth tonight

Smoke from heathland fire in the New Forest is visible from Portsmouth

West Quay Retail Park

Car parking fines at retail park cancelled after complaints

The five-bedroom Dorset property joins a £2 million Cheshire home in a limited promotion that doubles the usual number of entries available for £15

£15 Raffle House deal gives entrants two chances to win dream homes

Wearing mock-up models of armoured vehicle, former Royal Navy captain John Kelly and civil servant Graeme Lloyd are preparing to set off on a long-distance walk in costumes to raise money for good causes.

HMS Sultan worker and former navy captain prepare for 100-mile walk

Raffle House's new £2.5 million dream home certainly has wow factor

Raffle House launches £2.5m Dorset dream home with 2-for-1 offer

A statement from Southern Co-op, carried by the BBC, said the cameras are worth using if they prevent violent attacks. Privacy rights group Big Brother Watch disagrees.

Southern Co-op votes to 'join forces' with national group

Valued at £2 million, the winner will keep all the furniture, and their moving costs and stamp duty will all be paid up

See inside this £2m dream home you could win in a charity prize draw

The Arena team put together a range of activities to raise money.

Havant office team raises £2.3k for Red Nose Day through community events

L-R Birgitta Jonsdottir and Ellie Turl, a centre team at Arena, putting together treats for clients.

Havant office team celebrates women across its business community for Internatio...

Leap into the hot tub the moment you arrive

Four-night hot tub lodge holiday drops to £407 with discount code

Lyn Massey has opened SC Bridal, an outlet in the Technopole building in Portsmouth stocking ex-sample dresses and older ranges.

New outlet offers brides the chance to pick up a dream dress for less

Wind and rain lashes down on Portsmouth - with most of the city hidden from view from Portsdown Hill

Warning issued as heavy rain forecast to batter the south coast

This compares to 29% in neighbouring Dorset, where the average commute distance is 10.2 miles and 28% in Wiltshire where the average commute distance is 18.6 miles.

Hampshire residents most likely to ditch commute as 47% choose to live within 10...
Residents of Hampshire are most likely to ditch a long commute to work compared to neighbouring counties.
Katie Easton

One customer now travels 11 miles specifically for TheKaffee's coffee.

Ad Feature Gillingham speciality coffee shop wins four awards in three months

Hovertravel's Jolly Jumper Day

Hovertravel spreads festive cheer for Jolly Jumper Day

Paul Huxford, Founder & Chairman, handing over the Minibus keys.

Hampshire-based PHVC donates new electric minibus to Beaucroft College

MILESTONE: Mario Stevens, third from left, is the recipient of the 50,000 PSA test in free screenings held across Hampshire, Sussex and Dorset over the past 14 years by the Prostate Cancer Support Organisation (PCaSO). The figure was reached with the latest prostate health screening programme run by charity volunteers in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. From left, Lance Allen, PCaSO Group Secretary, Mid Sussex MP Alison Bennett (Lib Dem), Mario, from Uckfield, and Burgess Hill Mayor Stuart Condie

50,000 PSA tests for prostate health carried out by charity on South Coast

Vipers Academy confirmed for next season.

Hampshire confirm Vipers Academy cohort for 2025-26

Front cover for The Body on the Roundabout

Meon Valley writer signs three-book publishing deal

Ladram Bay holiday park in Devon

I stayed at possibly the best holiday park you have never heard of

Two missing teenagers have now been found.

Two missing teenagers found

William Tombe pictured at his new house with BOTB presenter Christian Williams

Former taxi driver wins £725k house and £69k Audi in 99p prize draw

Professor Andy Davies, Director of the Southampton Cancer Research UK and National Institute for Health and Care Research Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre.

Trial of a new test to spot the early signs of 10 different cancers reaches a ma...

The stunning Dorset holiday home and sleek Audi RS6 up for grabs in BOTB’s dream prize draw.

Win a Dorset holiday home and Audi for 99p
A luxury holiday home, a £69k Audi, and £30k furnishings could be yours for less than £1 — here’s how to enter BOTB’s latest dream prize draw.
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Engineers hard at work at Bridport Harbour

Working with the waves to save Bridport Harbour

Spine-Tingling Halloween Experience Returns to Hampshire for 2025 Half-Term

Spine-tingling Halloween experience returns to Hampshire for 2025 half-term

Parking is a cause of stress for many motorcyclists.

Joy for Hampshire as it’s ranked BEST county in the UK when it comes to dedicate...

Jon Workman, CEO of BH Live

BH Live celebrates 15 years of supporting local communities

The former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Benjamin Key, stepped back amid claims of ‘affair with subordinate’ it has been alleged

Head of Royal Navy steps back amid ‘affair with subordinate’ claims

Steven Rawlinson, 43, of Torbay, is wanted by police for failing to comply with a court order.

Police hunt wanted Devon man who has links to Portsmouth

Two Wheels for Meals

TV chef Rosemary Shrager to take on 450-mile cycle challenge to help combat food...

Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three.

Watch: Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three

Redrow Southern Counties launches Community Fund 2025

Entries now open: Redrow Southern Counties launches fund to support local commun...

Brave children meeting our animatronic dinosaurs

Dino-mite school giveaway! South Coast, get ready!

A row of terraced houses.

Watch: Six areas that will see highest council tax rises in 2025

Stock image of houses.

Watch: How to lower your council tax as bills expected to rise

Omaze winner selling his £2.5m home so he can buy his dream house in Yorkshire

Parts of Pontypridd, South Wales, have been left submerged in water as the River Taff bursts its banks.

Watch: Residents bail out their flooded homes after heavy rainfall

Hovertravel's Charity Christmas card

Hovertravel launches charity Christmas card to support Wessex Cancer Support

Former Pompey striker Brett Pitman has returned to AFC Portchester. Picture: National World

Former Blues goal machine makes surprise return to old stomping ground

Keelan's Kitchen live is due to hit the road in spring 2025

Keelan's Kitchen Live

Keelan's Kitchen Live is hitting the road in spring 2025

Keelan's Kitchen Live

Woodlands Chase

Taylor Wimpey to host spooktacular open house events across its developments

Pictures show helicopter wreck being recovered after death of pilot

HMS Queen Elizabeth has been continuing Operational Sea Training exercises this week. Last week, Lt Rhodri Leyshon, 31, tragically died after a helicopter ditched while flying over the English Channel.

HMS Queen Elizabeth carries on training after death of pilot

Halloween at Moors Valley

Spectacular new Halloween Trail at Moors Valley Filled With Spooky fun for Every...

The new high speed boat, named ‘Defender’, offers significantly advanced protection and tactical capability, which means the force is able to deal with threats at sea, even in severe weather conditions. It is fully equipped for prolonged sea searches and allows officers to board vessels of all sizes.

New 'tactical' high speed police boat financed to offer 'protection'

The refurbishment includes exterior spraying, decking, planting, outdoor seats, and glass reception.

Landmark Havant office block to get £1m refurbishment

Four people were taken to hospital and 22 people were evacuated from their homes after a tenement fire in South Lanarkshire.

Man jailed for 15 months for thefts and burglary

St James' Park Care Home - Resident, Philip Wilson.

Bridport residents reflect on war time efforts this Armed Forces Day

Former Pompey favourite Brett Pitman has been released by Wessex League outfit Shaftesbury after bagging an incredible 62 goals last season. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 150923-39)

62-goal sensation released!: Ace hunting for new side after exploits

Tom Cousins, a maritime archaeologist from Bournemouth University, recovered some medieval gravestones from an ancient shipwreck.

Watch: Medieval grave slabs recovered from historic shipwreck